The banks of the Marne in Chalifert are accessible via a towpath, alongside wooded slopes and several examples of local cultural heritage. This means a stay can combine different themes: activities on the water, the landscape of the spur and historic details in the town.
The Marne and the Canal de Chalifert
The Marne offers opportunities for water sports in Chalifert; its banks below the town are also suitable for walks and sporting activities. Some sections of the towpath are so narrow that pedestrians and cyclists may find it difficult to share the path. If you are walking or planning a cycling trip, take these narrow sections into account when choosing your route. Surface and access conditions may change; check conditions before visiting if you plan to use the path. The eastern and western slopes of the Chalifert spur have long been wooded and are part of the area's landscape identity.
The automated lock at Chalifert opens the way to the Canal de Chalifert. The twelve-kilometre canal allows boats to travel upstream towards Meaux. According to a notice dated 19 February 2026, transit navigation on the Marne in the area of the Canal de Chalifert is suspended until the end of 2026. If you are planning a trip on this stretch of the Marne, check the latest status in advance.
Rural heritage in the town
The Église Saint-André is a rural church dating from the 18th century. Its bronze bell was cast as early as 1582 and brought there from a neighbouring parish in 1793. These dates mark different chapters: the church is assigned to the 18th century, while the bell is older and only arrived in Chalifert later.
The church can be visited daily throughout the year during town hall opening hours, except during services and ceremonies. Check local visiting hours in advance. Other local sights include three particularly well-maintained roadside calvaries. There is also a restored washhouse in the town centre. A spring from the Brie limestone aquifer supplied the building; check the current state of the restoration on site.
Walking trail and evening entertainment
A walking trail in Chalifert was added to the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR) by municipal decision in 2010. If you plan to follow this trail, check the current signage and maintenance condition. This distinguishes the trail's historical inclusion in the plan from practical questions about its present condition.
For an evening out, L'Ermitage in Chalifert is another option: the venue offers dinner shows and cabaret evenings. The programme may change, so check the dates if you are planning your visit in advance.
Discover more destinations: Mouroux, La Ferté-Gaucher, Lésigny, Courtry, Pontault-Combault, Saint-Germain-Laval, Chamigny, Gressy.
For the broader travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.
